1780
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From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
1781
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
1783
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
extreme mental distress
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
BURKEnounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
Crabbe
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From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
Crabbe's
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
a message received and understood
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
a male human offspring
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The story of Crabbe's life, as told by the son, leaves us in much doubt as to the order of events in 1780-1781.
the act of using
From this reading The son, though he evidently obtained from his father most of the information he was afterwards to use, never extracted this date from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRIENDSHIP WITH BURKE (1781-1783) Thus far I have followed the guidance of Crabbe's son and biographer, but there is much that is confused and incomplete in his narrative.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The memorable letter to Burke was, as we have seen, without a date.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The omission is not strange, for the letter was written by Crabbe in great anguish of mind, and was left by his own hand at Burke's door.
